Security Technology Trends For Townhomes & Condos

Before you invest in a condo or townhome for sale, evaluate the on-site security and make sure it meets your standards for comfort. Although you are at a 60% lower risk of burglary in a condo, this figure is contingent upon the security protocols and technologies used to protect the building.

With the influx of new security systems on the market, it can be challenging to know which one is best for you. Keep reading to dive deep into the top emerging security technologies for condos and townhomes.

Touchless Entry Technology

When looking for the best townhouse communities or condo complexes, your health is a factor, too. Minimizing touchpoints that could cause the spread of germs is one of the best ways to invest in your health. Touchpoints include door handles, railings, and other points you must touch with your hands to enter and exit a building or use an elevator.

Touchless technologies allow functions within your townhome or condominium building to be used without touch, eliminating the spread of germs at these touchpoints.

Keyless residential access control systems allow residents to enter their building without touching a PIN pad or button that frequent touching will likely cover with germs.

Touchless access control uses mobile credentials as a digital keycard, allowing users convenient access and enhanced security. Users can open a door using Bluetooth, so they do not even have to remove their mobile devices from their pockets before entering the building. This can come in handy if you're carrying groceries or have your hands full. The reader communicates with the device to open the door, and the user does not have to place their mobile device directly in front of the access reader.

This is a convenient and hygienic security feature you should be looking out for when considering whether a condo or townhome is secure and convenient and doesn't put you at risk of picking up germs when you enter and leave.

Hygiene-Based Technologies

Hygiene-based technologies are another selling point for any townhome or condominium you're considering. Hygiene-based technologies have been introduced to the multi-family housing sphere to ensure that visitors are screened for symptoms of illness before being granted access.

You can use wellness verification software and temperature reading devices with an access control system to ensure visitors are in good health before entry. Wellness verification software requires visitors and users to fill out wellness surveys to determine whether they are symptomatic upon entering the building. Temperature reading devices work well with this software to determine if the user is running a high temperature, which will give a more accurate understanding of their current health status.

Some other hygiene-based technologies to look for include antimicrobial surfaces—these are materials used on railings, handles, and elevator buttons to decrease the potential for germs spreading at touchpoints in the building.

Integrated Physical Security Systems

Access control works well as the foundation for building a fully-integrated smart building security system.

For example, you can integrate access control with occupancy and visitor management systems for smoother overall building operations. If there is an on-site gym or pool, occupancy management can help property managers gain insight into the times at which these facilities are busiest and quietest. It may also help them to gain insight into whether the facilities and amenities offered in the building are used by tenants or whether they should convert them into more valuable amenities.

Smart technology can switch electricity, heating, and lighting in the on-site amenities on and off depending on whether they are in use. Using IoT technology and occupancy management allows for energy-saving operation of the building, reducing energy waste and creating a more intelligent building.

Visitor management systems also allow visitors to log their entry to the building using their mobile devices. In the event of a crime, this information would be helpful in an investigation to determine who accessed the building on that day.

Smart IoT Devices

IoT devices, or the Internet of Things, can be used in condo buildings and townhomes to create more convenient and user-friendly experiences. Having the ability to turn off heating and lighting remotely and operate devices in the home allows tenants to save energy in their homes. Adjusting the temperature and opening doors in your condo with just the tap of a button on your smartphone increases comfort and is a huge selling point for any home. Tenants can adjust the temperature and lock doors while on the go, providing added security and energy savings.

There are many smart tech home improvements you can make when your building facilitates the use of IoT devices.

Put Your Safety First When Buying a Home

If you're looking to buy a townhome or condo in a large community, you should ensure you're getting your money's worth. It would be best to have a building equipped with security technology to ensure your health, safety, and convenience. Be sure to look out for these technologies in your apartment search, and you will have a more comfortable and convenient environment.